‘Mormon Wives’ Star Layla Taylor Opens Up About Her Psychological Well being Struggles

Layla Taylor is sharing her story within the hopes of serving to different individuals with related struggles.

As one of many stars of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” Layla is utilizing her platform to share her psychological well being struggles and to handle feedback made about her weight.

Layla lately took to social media to share a few of her story, that features self-harm, consuming issues, and points with physique dysmorphia.

Layla is breaking her silence about some private points she’s skilled within the hopes of serving to others who wrestle with related points.

“Grateful I acquired to share some extra about who I’m and what I am going by way of on the @secretlivesonhulu reunion. There’s nonetheless a lot left untold and I hope to share extra in the future when the time is correct,” she captioned an emotional video on Instagram.

“One of many hardest components about battling psychological sickness and therapeutic from excessive trauma is the sensation of isolation and for me not desirous to burden anybody in my life with my struggles. I hope by sharing what I’ve gone by way of and proceed to battle I assist one particular person not really feel alone and that there’s hope.”

Her caption continued to clarify that she’s nonetheless coping with some struggles however “will proceed to struggle by way of them.”

“I’m nonetheless battling issues right this moment however will proceed to struggle by way of them for my boys,” she continued. “I hope that in sharing my journey I present, I’m not glamorizing my struggles, however making a secure place for all people who wrestle with the identical. Generally simply feeling heard can save a life.”

She concluded her caption with a message for others, “For those who’re ever coping with ideas of s3lf hurt, suicid3, or consuming disod3rds please attain out my DMs are all the time open. You by no means know what somebody goes by way of, be type. And for these presently struggling, you’re wonderful, the world wouldn’t be the identical with out you and I’m pleased with you.”

The remark part of her emotional and susceptible submit shortly crammed up with love and inspiring phrases.

Fellow “Mormon Wives” stars dropped into the feedback to share some love.

Miranda McWhorter wrote, “I’m sobbing truly. You’re so courageous and the most effective mommy Lay! So fortunate to name you one among my greatest mates.” Mayci Neeley added, “Happy with you bb! ILY.” Taylor Frankie Paul mentioned, “You’re so robust and have come to this point all by yourself, your boys are so fortunate to name YOU mother.” Jen Affleck shared, “Thanks for sharing your story ily.” Jessi Ngatikaura added, “Love you,” and Mikayla Matthews shared some hearts.

Followers additionally shared related sentiments.

“Self-harm could be very hardly ever spoken about publicly and also you’re so courageous to share your story and your scars so publicly. Your boys are fortunate to have such a robust courageous mum,” one particular person wrote.

One other added, “As somebody who has struggled with self-harm prior to now and have the scars to go together with it, thanks for sharing your expertise and displaying your power. I’ve a bit of woman now and my solely aim in life is to make sure she by no means has to know the type of ache that we’ve got skilled. Sending a lot love your method.”

Throughout the reunion particular that debuted on July 1, Layla talked about some points that by no means aired on the hit Hulu present. A never-seen-before clip confirmed Layla discussing feedback about her physique.

In keeping with Us Weekly, Layla informed Demi Engemann, “I have been skinny my complete life although. I really feel like everybody’s involved proper now however I have been skinny my complete whole life.” She confirmed that she nonetheless has points with physique dysmorphia.

She additionally mentioned, that being known as “tiny” simply additional encourages her consuming dysfunction.

“For some motive, in my twisted mind I feel I’m going down the best observe. That offers me an endorphin rush. Additionally simply dwelling in Utah, the necessity to chase perfection – when it isn’t attainable – is such a nasty factor right here,” she mentioned.

Layla mentioned her previous self-harm with Demi, addressing her scars.

“They’re type of seen however they’re not too dangerous. I really feel like I’m extra insecure about these and it’s simply a picture factor right here,” she mentioned. “As a result of somebody appears to be like at them and so they don’t acknowledge what I’ve struggled with. They have a look at me and so they choose.”